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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,226.78, 18,325.06 and 6,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,226.78, 18,325.06 and 6,966.23 is: 10,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,226.78 : 18,325.06 = 6,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,226.78/18,325.06 = 6,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,226.78x = 18,325.06 × 6,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,226.78x = 127,656,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,656,582.72/12,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.74

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